Month: June 2026


Winning design selected for new stadium in Seoul City

New stadium planned in Seoul

South Korea’s Seoul City has selected the winning design for the Gwangjang-dong Sports Complex construction project. Seoul City will build Korea’s first hybrid wood structure multi-purpose international stadium near Gwangnaru Station on the Han River. Seoul News said the scheme aims to... » Read more


Brazil’s Maracanã signs IMG to boost commercial potential

Rio de Janeiro’s Estádio do Maracanã partner with IMG to expand commercial offerings

Sports marketing specialist IMG and Brazil’s Maracanã Stadium have sealed a partnership aimed at enhancing the commercial potential of the iconic Brazilian venue. IMG has been tasked with redefining the global and local commercial strategy for the Maracanã and unlocking its full revenue... » Read more


Martyn’s Law coming into force in under a year for UK venues

One year from now for venues to enforce Martyn’s Law

Guidance on the new Martyn’s Law to help venues protect members of the public from terrorist attacks has been published by the Home Office with under a year until it comes into force. The BBC said major venues and events will be better equipped to protect the public from terrorism, as new... » Read more


New arena on the cards for Canada’s North Battleford

North Battleford in Canada pursues C$94m arena project

A planned new C$94 million arena and events centre for the Canadian city of North Battleford will be a city-owned, regionally supported venue. The City of North Battleford said that with the conclusion of work by the Regional Arena & Events Centre Steering Committee, North Battleford City... » Read more


$15 million enhancements for Canberra GIO Stadium

GIO Stadium in Canberra set for upgrades

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government’s 2026-2027 Budget allocates $15 million to upgrade the ⁠GIO Stadium in Canberra (Australia) over the next three years. ‘2cc.net.au’ stated that the funds will target critical maintenance and venue enhancements specifically including the... » Read more


Sunderland A.F.C. exploring Stadium of Light expansion options

Sunderland chief says Stadium of Light expansion amid potential £250m cost

The Premier League team Sunderland A.F.C. interim head honcho Tom Burwell said that the potential for the top-flight’s home pitch – the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England, UK – expansion remains a “constant topic of discussion at the club” – amid a potential cost of... » Read more


Singapore Clementi Stadium to be closed for total overhaul

Clementi Stadium in Singapore is set to close for redevelopment work

The Clementi Stadium in Singapore will be closed from July 7th for redevelopment works and will reopen in 2030. ‘THE STRAITS TIMES’ stated that the above information was given by the Minister for Education Desmond Lee. The Clementi Stadium is a multipurpose stadium in Clementi, Singapore. It... » Read more


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